Ruiz Family Fire Recovery

My name is Elena Ruiz. I am a 2013 graduate of UC Davis with a background in political campaigns and policy. At approximately  1:49 AM on October 9th,  2017, I was visiting my parents in Mendocino County (originally where I am from) when we were woken by a robo  call ordering a mandatory wildfire evacuation. While we were able to save our two dogs and escape unharmed, my childhood home in Redwood Valley, CA was completely destroyed. Since 2008, my family have been vendors at the farmer's markets throughout Mendocino County. Unfortunately, the farm was also destroyed by the fire. Rebuilding will take both time and resources. Contributions will go directly to both of my parents and my two brothers, who suffer from severe factor seven deficiency hemophilia and diabetes. Funds will be used for medical expenses and covering what our fire insurance does not.